Squash Summer Cocozelle Organic HEIRLOOM Seeds

Cucurbita pepo

Item #3107

50 days. An old Italian heirloom, Cocozelle has
very long, dark green fruit with light
green vertical stripes. Called Cocozella
di Napoli in the 19th century, it is a
compact bush type plant that can be
grown in any sunny spot in the
garden or in a large container. The
baby?sized squash are a delicacy in
Italy. See inside of packet for cooking
ideas and recipe.

This packet sows 5 mounds.

Seedling Image

Days to Emerge:5-10 days

Seed Depth:1/2"-1"

Seed Spacing:
3 seeds per mound

Mound Spacing:
3'-4'

Thinning:
When 3 leaves,
thin to 1 plant
per mound.

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED.
2 to 4 weeks after average last frost
and when soil temperature is
above 60°F.

When to start inside: Not recommended
except in very short growing seasons,
2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Sow
in paper or pulp pots that can be planted
directly into the ground. Transplant when soil
temperature is at least 60°F.

Harvesting: For optimum flavor and
quality, harvest at 3" long for "baby"
squash, and 8"-10" for all other uses. If
allowed to grow 10"-12" or so, the flesh
can be used for breads, but the tough
seeds must be discarded.